Typhoid

Typhoid is also called as Enteric fever which is caused by bacteria Salmonella species.


Symptoms of Typhoid fever

Diarrhea(sometimes with blood)

Fever(step ladder pattern)

Abdominal pain

Vomiting/Nausea


Treatment of Typhoid fever

First line antibiotics include Ciprofloxacin ,ofloxacin and ceftriaxone

Antipyretics like paracetamol.

Ref,Toronto notes.

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